RADM Richardae Araojo is joined by CAPT Jason Humbert and Minerva Rogers from the Health Fraud Branch in the Office of Regulatory Affairs at FDA to discuss FDA’s efforts to stop fraudulent products from reaching our markets, especially those claiming to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Health Equity Forum: Episode 2 – Transcript RADM Richardae…
Kareem Mart Recalls “Tahina” Because of Possible Health Risks
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 02, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 05, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential for Salmonella Company Name: Kareem Mart Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Kareem Chef Product Description: Product Description Tahina (Ground Sesame Paste) Company Announcement KAREEM MART of Garden City, MI, is recalling…
Improper Use of Thermal Imaging Devices: FDA Safety Communication
Date Issued: March 4, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers, health care providers and other users of thermal imaging systems intended to measure human body temperature that improper use of these systems may provide inaccurate temperature readings. These devices are also known as telethermographic systems, infrared thermographs, thermal cameras, and…
El Abuelito EXPANDE SU RETIRO DEL MERCADO PARA INCLUIR Queso Fresco, Quesillo y Productos DE Requesón POR POSIBLE RIESGO A LA SALUD
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 27, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 03, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: El Abuelito Cheese Brand Name: Brand Name(s) El Abuelito, El Viejito and more Product Description: Product Description Queso Fresco, Quesillo, and Requeson Products Company Announcement Cuando una…
Ridley Block Operations Voluntarily Recalls Three Batches of Crystalyx® Sheep-lyxTM
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 03, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 03, 2021 Product Type: Animal & VeterinaryFood & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Elevated levels of copper Company Name: Ridley Block Operations Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Ridley Block Operations Product Description: Product Description CRYSTALYX Sheep-lyx Company Announcement Ridley Block Operations is voluntarily…
Bravo Packing, Inc. Recalls All Performance Dog and Ground Beef Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk to Humans and Animals
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 03, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 03, 2021 Product Type: Animal & VeterinaryFood & Beverages Pet Food Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Potential for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Bravo Packing, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Bravo Packing, Inc. Product Description: Product Description Ground Beef and…
Wilton Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in 7 Sprinkle Products
Summary Company Announcement Date: March 03, 2021 FDA Publish Date: March 03, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description May Contain Undeclared Milk Company Name: Wilton Brands Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Wilton, Tasty by Wilton, and Holiday Home Product Description: Product Description Sprinkle Products Company Announcement Wilton Brands of…
Hudson Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Tampering with Consumer Products and Unlawfully Obtaining Controlled Substances
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of New Hampshire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 1, 2021 CONCORD – Kristina Coleman, 40, of Hudson, was sentenced on Friday to 15 months in federal prison for tampering with consumer products and unlawfully obtaining controlled substances, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today. According to court documents and statements made in…
Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Fentanyl Vials Intended for Patients at Fertility Clinic
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Connecticut FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 2, 2021 Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced DONNA MONTICONE, 49, of Oxford, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall to one count of tampering with a consumer product….
Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know
Image If you decide that you want to make your hair less frizzy or straighter, you may choose to go to a professional stylist at a hair salon for a hair straightening or smoothing service. Most hair smoothing or straightening products release formaldehyde gas, a known human carcinogen as classified by the International Agency for…